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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S3 DUAMOT history

S3 DUA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S3 DUA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,271 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DUA was last recorded at 145,271 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,894 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,377 miles
Average per year
8,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,271 miles
  • 2024 – 142,894 miles
  • 2023 – 137,913 miles
  • 2022 – 134,881 miles
  • 2021 – 128,602 miles
  • 2020 – 123,221 miles
  • 2019 – 117,429 miles
  • 2018 – 111,815 miles
  • 2017 – 100,352 miles
  • 2016 – 85,387 miles
  • 2015 – 65,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,271 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,271 miles
    Test number
    418813654608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,894 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,894 miles
    Test number
    719452777997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,913 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,913 miles
    Test number
    497166866832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,881 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,881 miles
    Test number
    877774614166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,602 miles
    Test number
    374528135026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,602 miles (+5,381)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,602 miles
    Test number
    267250310446
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass123,221 miles (+5,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    811818987335
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
  8. Pass117,429 miles (+5,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    233934846673
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside
  9. Pass111,815 miles (+11,463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    772462093923
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass100,352 miles (+14,965)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    857747983615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,387 miles (+20,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    931389639865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray and outer sills fitted
  12. Pass65,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    900725377488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 DUA

Does S3 DUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DUA is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 DUA?
The MOT on S3 DUA is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DUA done?
S3 DUA was recorded at 145,271 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,048 miles a year.
Has S3 DUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DUA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 DUA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 DUA find?
S3 DUA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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